US Bridges

Interstate 80 over Castle Peak Road

Good

Nevada County, California · 03-NEV-080-R5.07L · Structure no. 17 0075L

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 80 over Castle Peak Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 80 over Castle Peak Road in Nevada County, California. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,301 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesInterstate 80
CrossesCastle Peak Road
Location03-NEV-080-R5.07L
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates39.3391, -120.34998
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2020)
Projected traffic24,301 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 80 over Castle Peak Road built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 80 over Castle Peak Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does Interstate 80 over Castle Peak Road carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 80 over Castle Peak Road?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 80 over Castle Peak Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.